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Hiring across semiconductor global capability centers (GCCs) in India slowed sharply through much of the year, reflecting cautious corporate spending, supply-chain adjustments and a pause in large-scale capacity expansion. However, the final quarter delivered a modest rebound, suggesting that demand for specialized engineering and design talent is stabilizing. Industry observers say the Q4 uptick, though limited, points to renewed confidence as companies recalibrate long-term strategies around chips, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.

India’s position in the global capability center (GCC) landscape is poised for remarkable growth, with projections indicating that the domestic GCC workforce will expand to approximately 3.46 million employees by 2030. Driven by accelerated digital transformation, rising global demand for specialized talent, and India’s competitive cost-to-skill advantage, the sector is undergoing a structural evolution. Multinational corporations are increasingly choosing India as a strategic hub for engineering, analytics, cybersecurity, and AI-led operations.

India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are charting ambitious hiring plans for FY26, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s skilled workforce and its rising strategic importance in global enterprise operations. As companies navigate economic headwinds and seek operational efficiencies, India’s GCCs are evolving from cost-saving units to innovation hubs. The upcoming fiscal year is expected to witness significant headcount growth, particularly in emerging tech domains like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.